MO HCR19

Urge all Missouri state agencies to provide public education on light pollution and develop guidelines to address light pollution in new and existing state facilities

Request Director of Missouri Department of Natural Resources to convene stakeholders to study current and projected impacts of light pollution on public health, energy consumption, state tourism, and resources including state parks, military bases, and wildlife

Require submission of a report with recommendations from the study to the Missouri General Assembly on or before January 1, 2012

Direct stakeholder group to identify premier public lands for star gazing and communities interested in creating International Dark Sky Reserves or Starlight Reserves, with assistance through the application process

Instruct Chief Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the Lieutenant Governor, Director of Natural Resources, Director of Tourism, and all Missouri state agency directors